Travelers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized but they should be vaccinated with the latest Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is recommended that you seek advice from your local GP or travel clinic regarding the appropriate vaccinations and preventative treatment.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s food is usually based on meat and rice. There are many other options for salads and vegetable choices. You’ll be able to experience local cuisines when you travel and they often overlap with other ethnicities.
For alcohol, your options are generally limited to vodka or beer, so those looking for something different – Scotch or Gin for instance – ought to purchase it duty-free and take it home. However, be advised mixers, including tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
While on our trips, you will frequently interact with local people who have unique traditions and customs. It is your responsibility to pay respect and consideration to locals. Your tour-guides and tour-leaders will always be able advise you accordingly.
Central Asia has a laid down approach to Islam. This is the first thing you must know when you travel there especially in cities and towns. It’s amazing how long skirts of women are in places like Bishkek! This is an Muslim location, and it’s essential to be careful in certain places. T-shirts and shorts can be worn for both genders. But if attending mosques, women should be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear pants or skirts with a length that falls to the knee. males should not wear shorts.
The majority of people are Islamic with just a little over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodoxy
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. In the early 90’s Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual nation, adding Kyrgyz as an official language. You will also find Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan due to the prior Soviet policies.
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